John Trapp on Matthew 24:44

Verse 44. Therefore be ye also ready] [illegible: 1 word] tells us, that it was a peece of Julius Caesars policy, never to foreacquaintScilicèt [illegible: 2 words] & intentum [illegible: 1 word] omnibus, quo [illegible: 3 words]. his souldiers of any set time of removeall or onset, that he might ever have them in readinesse to draw forth whithersoever he would. Christ in like manner, who is called the Captain of our salvation. Our enemy is alwaies ready to anoy us, should we not therefore look to our stand, and be vigilant? Solomons wisedome, [illegible: 1 word]. 2. 10. Lots integrity, and Noahs sobriety felt the smart of the serpents sting. The first was seduced, the second stumbled, and the third fell, while the eye of watchfullnesse was fallen asleep. For in such an hour, &c.] Christ will soonest ceize upon the secure, 1 Thess. 5. 3. such shall sleep as Sisera, who [illegible: 1 word] he awaked had his head fastened to the ground, as if it had been now listening what was become of the soul. See the Notes on, vers. 42.